In conclusion, a systematic, broad-based visitor management plan, one which can be benchmarked against other visitor management systems, is suggested. Resource managers and researchers may want to focus on understanding visitor use monitoring, working together to develop park management plans that will be effective for managers and allow access for visitors. Additionally, marketing should be an important concept in the management plans of Brazil’s protected areas. Marketing efforts should be matched to the existing infrastructure so potential visitors to protected areas have realistic expectations.